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Centimeter

The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter or 0.01 meters. It is commonly used for measuring smaller lengths or dimensions, such as the height of a person or the size of an object.

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The centimeter is derived from the meter, which is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The term "centimeter" comes from the Latin prefix "centi-", meaning one hundred, and "meter", meaning measure. The centimeter was introduced in the 18th century as part of the development of the metric system during the French Revolution, aimed at creating a universal and consistent system of measurements. Today, the centimeter is widely used for everyday measurements, especially for smaller distances or dimensions.

Light year

A light year (ly) is a unit of distance used in astronomy to measure vast distances in space. It is defined as the distance that light travels in a vacuum in one year. One light year is approximately 9.4607 trillion kilometers or 5.879 trillion miles.

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The concept of the light year was introduced in the 19th century as a practical way to describe the immense distances between stars and other celestial objects. Since light travels at a constant speed of about 299,792 kilometers per second (or 186,282 miles per second), it covers a large distance in one year. The light year became an essential unit of measurement in astronomy, especially as telescopes and space exploration expanded our understanding of the universe. By using light years, astronomers can more easily convey the enormous distances involved, as opposed to using conventional units like kilometers or miles, which would result in extremely large numbers.

Convert Centimeter to other length-converter units

1 Centimeter = 0.00001 Kilometer

1 Centimeter = 10 Meter

1 Centimeter = 1 Centimeter

1 Centimeter = 1000 Millimeter

1 Centimeter = 10000 Micrometer

1 Centimeter = 10000000 Nanometer

1 Centimeter = 0.0000062137 Mile

1 Centimeter = 0.010936133 Yard

1 Centimeter = 0.032808399 Feet

1 Centimeter = 0.3937007874 Inch

1 Centimeter = 1.057008707e-18 Light year

1 Centimeter = 10000 Micron

1 Centimeter = 0.0000053996 Nautical Mile